To pass the fugitive slave law resolution. (p.32-1)

On Jul 9, 1861, the House voted 93–55. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 91–3, Democrats 1–34, Others 1–18. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 93
No: 55
Did not vote: 51
Date: Jul 9, 1861

By party

Republicans91 yes · 3 no · 16 didn’t vote
Democrats1 yes · 34 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 18 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Kellogg R-IL voted no
John Thompson Nixon R-NJ voted no
Valentine Baxter Horton R-OH voted no
Andrew Jackson Thayer D-OR voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass the fugitive slave law resolution…: House Vote, Jul 9, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-H-13/to-pass-the-fugitive-slave-law-resolution-p-32 (accessed 2026-10-17).